Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics
Youth Fellowship
DFPGYF fellowship comes at a crucial time as global power structures evolve, alliances shift, and nations, including India, confront significant strategic challenges. As India positions itself as a key player on the world stage, it is imperative for the next generation of leaders to be well-versed in these areas to contribute meaningfully to global discourse and decision-making.
Features
This program is intended for Public Policy Enthusiasts, Professionals working for international non-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations may find the course useful in managing relationships with foreign governments, donors, and partner organizations.Students pursuing degrees in international relations, political science, or related fields can gain valuable insights into the principles and practices of diplomacy.
Flexible Learning
Get access to session videos for 15 days. We promote flexible learning at your pace and place, and strict attendance is not a mandatory criterion.
Focus on Interaction and Critical Reflection
Through interactive zoom sessions, participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in lively discussions, share ideas, clear doubts, seek guidance and refine their research objectives with experts.
Publication Opportunities
Selected participants will be guided in getting their reports published on IMPRI Insights and other renowned newspapers, magazines, and journals. Participants will get a chance to publish their reports at IMPRI’s edited book with ISBN. Each submitted report will be evaluated for quality and checked for plagiarism; therefore, participants are required to produce an original report.
Coordinated Learning & Guidance
To ensure a meaningful and fruitful research experience, each participant will be placed under the guidance of dedicated senior faculties and fellows who will be their mentors.
Timeline
| Time | Topic | Expert/s |
| Day 1 | January 9, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:15 pm | Introduction to the Course & Chair's Remarks | Prof Swaran Singh |
| 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Inaugral | Amb Shashank |
| 6:15 - 6:35 pm | Progam Discussion | Team |
| 6:35 - 7 pm | Participants Introduction | Team |
| Day 2 | January 16, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 6 pm | Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution | Prof Swaran Singh |
| 6 - 6:30 pm | Essays & Research Article Writing | Team |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Creative Project Topic Selection and Discussion | Team |
| January 20, 2025 | Proposal submission for research essay outlining the topic, abstract & mode of presentation & submission | ||
| Day 3 | January 23, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | Non-Proliferation, Disarmament and Nuclear Diplomacy | Prof KP Vijayalakshmi |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Military Diplomacy | Maj Gen Dr PK Chakravorty |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Creative Project Topic Selection and Discussion | Team |
| Day 4 | January 30, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | International Trade Regimes and Geoeconomics | Prof Meenal Shrivastava |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Fundamentals of Geopolitics: Geography, Supply Chains and Connectivity | Don Mclain Gill |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Research Essay Framework Discussion | Team |
| Day 5 | February 6, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | Dual use technologies in Global scenario: Geopolitics of Tech | Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Multilateral Diplomacy and Global Governance architecture | Prof Swaran Singh |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Fellows Interaction & Discussion session on Thematic Case Study | Team |
| Day 6 | February 13, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | Indian Foreign Policy: Introduction and Evolution | Harsh Pant |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Soft Power and Indian Narrative amidst global manufactured realities | Vikram Sood/ Parma Sinhapalit |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Fellows Interaction & Discussion session on Thematic Case Study | Team |
| Day 7 | February 20, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 11 am - 12 pm | Climate Diplomacy | Constantino Xavier |
| 12 - 12:30 pm | Fellows Interaction & Discussion session on Thematic Case Study | Team |
| 12.30 - 1 pm | Creative Project Progress Discussion | Team |
| Day 8 | February 27, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | Feminist Foreign Policy: Prospects and Scope | Prof Sanjukta Bhattacharya |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Navigating the terrain: Diplomat's Experiences | Amb Riva G Das |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Fellows' Creative Project Presentations & Discussion | Fellows & Team |
| Day 9 | March 6, 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| 5 - 5:45 pm | Valedictory | Amb Anil Trigunayat |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm | Fellows' Creative Project Presentations & Discussion | Fellows & Team |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Feedback Session & Chair's Closing Remarks | Team |
| Day 10 | March 13, 2025 (Thursday) | Research Essay Draft Submission | ||
| Day 11 | March 20, 2025 (Thursday) | Research Essay Expert & Editorial Review | ||
| Day 12 | March 31, 2025 (Monday) | Final Research Essay Submission | ||
Expert Mentors
Prof Swaran Singh
